Population
2023
27.6% of 269 thousand people
Population poverty in Buffalo, New York compared
How does Buffalo, New York compare to other New York and National averages?
Buffalo, New York
27.6%
New York
14.2% (-49% lower than Buffalo, New York)
National average
12.5% (-55% lower than Buffalo, New York)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 30.9%
The 2011 30.9% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 30.9%
The 2012 decrease to 30.9% from 2011 represents a 0.0% decrease YoY.
2013 - 31.4%
The 2013 increase to 31.4% from 2012 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2014 - 31.3%
The 2014 decrease to 31.3% from 2013 represents a -0.1% decrease YoY.
2015 - 33%
The 2015 increase to 33% from 2014 represents a 1.7% increase YoY.
2016 - 30.5%
The 2016 decrease to 30.5% from 2015 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.
2017 - 29.6%
The 2017 decrease to 29.6% from 2016 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2018 - 30.1%
The 2018 increase to 30.1% from 2017 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2019 - 28.8%
The 2019 decrease to 28.8% from 2018 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2021 - 26.4%
The 2021 decrease to 26.4% from 2019 represents a -2.4% decrease YoY.
2022 - 23.6%
The 2022 decrease to 23.6% from 2021 represents a -2.8% decrease YoY.
2023 - 27.6%
The 2023 increase to 27.6% from 2022 represents a 4.0% increase YoY.
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